It's A Boy

A baby card using a Lily Of The Valley die-cut topper that I've cut down to fit on a die-cut mat.
This was very difficult to photograph at night, the blue background appears much darker than IRL and the silver on the edge of the ribbon doesn't show up that well either. . . . I may need to re-instate my lightbox for night time pics.

Supplies:  white square card blank, blue and white cardstock, LOTV die-cut, silver edged ribbon, silver sentiment sticker, silver charm.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Eyelet Squares die.

Challenges:

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 16 - Die Cuts/Punches, Ribbon, Charms

Victorine Originals Challenge 48 - Blue and White

Bearly Mine Challenge 63 - Blues and Silver

Songbird Challenge 9 - Shades of Blue

Lili's Little Fairies - Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge 47 - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays PTT96 - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Pile It On Challenge 48 - Anything But Christmas

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterfly Thank You

A Thank You card in Autumn colours following the sketch at Simon Says Stamp.

Supplies:  cream square card blank, Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection dp, doily, mesh ribbon, sentiment sticker, pearls, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Marianne Design Craftables butterfly die.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - sketch

Ribbon Carousel RCC74 - Give Thanks/Fall

My Craft Spot Challenge 77 - Showing Gratitude

Fab N Funky - 3  ~ pearls 

Hotshot Craft Challenge 13 - Butterflies

Pile It On Challenge 48 - Anything But Christmas

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge 47 - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays PTT 96 - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

White Christmas Tree

And another one for Scrapbook Boutique, a very simple embossed Christmas card using my new Couture Creations embossing folder.

Supplies:  matte silver card blank, white cardstock, rhinestone, mc sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Couture Creations Pere Noel embossing folder, Spellbinders Moroccan Accents die.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique November Challenge - Inspiration pic

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 27 - Christmas

Creative Craft Challenges2 - White on White Christmas

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Pink Snowflakes

Another Christmas card for Scrapbook Boutique, this time using the snowflakes that make up the Christmas tree cupcake.

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, dp from stash, ribbon, rhinestones, mc sticker, foam squares.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Moroccan Accents, Moroccan Motifs, Ribbon Buckles and Mega Ovals dies.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique November Challenge - Inspiration pic

Card and Scrap Challenge 43 - Christmas

The House That Stamps Built Repeat Impressions DCC1121 - Holiday Card in Non-Traditional Colours

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

White Christmas

A white Christmas card with embossing and die-cuts using the inspiration pic at Scrapbook Boutique . . . . check out that gorgeous cupcake with a snowflake Christmas tree :  )

Supplies:  white cardstock, silver glitter ribbon, rhinestones, mc sticker, foam tape.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Spellbinders Moroccan Motifs and Moroccan Accents die, Spellbinders Double Ended Tags die.

Challenges:

Scrapbook Boutique - inspiration pic

Bearly Mine Challenge 62 - Snowflakes

Card and Scrap Challenge 43 - Christmas

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Snowflakes

A Christmas card with bling.

Inspiration pic at Jay Gee's Nook

Supplies:  white square card blank, snowflake dp from stash, white grosgrain ribbon, bling buckle, mc sticker, rhinestones.

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 68 - Bingo ~ Snow + Bling + Ribbon

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Cold and Frosty

Jay Gee's Nook Challenge 25 - inspiration pic

Bearly Mine Challenge 62 - Snowflakes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Snowflakes

Songbird Challenge 8 - Diamonds Are A Girls's Best Friend ~ Bling

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Monthly Challenge - Winter

The Crafty Pad Challenge 197 - Christmas

Victorine Originals Challenge 47 - Christmas

Card and Scrap Challenge 43 - Christmas

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 27 - Christmas

Great Impressions - Holidays ~ Christmas

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Autumn Thank You

A Thank You Card using paper from Stamp It that looks like fabric  :  )

Inspiration pic and colours from Frosted Designs

Supplies:  cream pearl square card blank and cardstock, Stamp It dp, tulle flower, paper flower, American Crafts pearl brad, vine ribbon, sentiment sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Ribbon Buckles and Mega Ovals dies.

Challenges:

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - Colour Challenge

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Thank You

Ribbon Carousel RCC74 - Giving Thanks/Fall(Autumn)

Papertake Weekly - Ribbons and Pearls

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Christmas Baubles

A Christmas card using paper from a new Kaisercraft pad, another Craft Fair buy :  )

Supplies:  red square card blank, red cardstock, Kaisercraft Turtle Dove dp, mc sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, MFT Die-namics Oval Decorative Doily die.

Challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Baubles

The Crafty Pad Challenge 197 - Christmas

Victorine Originals Challenge 47 - Christmas

Card and Scrap Challenge 43 - Christmas

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 27 - Christmas

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 53 - Traditional Christmas Colours

Creative Card Crew Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterfly Thank You

A card using some new goodies I got at a craft show on the weekend, I'm actually using stuff straight away and not just storing it for future use (or storing and forgetting I've even got it).  I love the paper, from Sweet Nothings pad from Kaisercraft.  I also splurged and bought more Spellbinder dies, the lacy label is a buckle from the Ribbon Buckles set.

Supplies:  pearl square card blank, pearl and pink cardstock, Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings dp, pearls, sentiment sticker, foam pads to pop up the butterfly and sentiment labels.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Ribbon Buckles and Mega Ovals dies, QuicKutz Nesting Ovals die, Marianne  Design Craftables butterfly die.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Thank You

Marks Finest Papers Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 134 - Pop It Up

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Thank You

UnstampaBelles Challenge 17 - Monochromatic

Hotshot Craft Challenge 13 - Butterflies

Creative Card Crew Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterfly Notes

There are many Thanksgiving challenges out there at the moment, but as we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia I have made a set of Thank You mini notes.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all in the US this week : )

Supplies:  white cardstock, dp from Stamp It, bronze mettalic paper, sentiment sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, CC Designs Butterflies die.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving/Thank You

Repeat Impressions DCC117 - Give Thanks

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Thank You

Sweet Stamps Challenge 92 - Thank You

Hotshot Craft Challenge 13 - Butterflies

Creative Card Crew Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Butterflies and Bling

A white and aqua card following the inspiration pic at Jay Gee's Nook - top right hand corner blue baubles and white textured background.

Supplies:  blue square card blank, white cardstock, dp from a Cre8tiv mini stack, mesh ribbon, gold butterfly charm, rhinestones, hb sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Marianne Design Craftables butterfly die, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die.

Challenges:

Jay Gee's Nook Challenge 25 - pic inspiration

Charisma Cardz Challenge 45 - Cool Colours

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge 16 - Die Cuts/Punches + Ribbon + Charm

Songbird Challenge 8 - Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend ~ Bling

Hotshot Craft Challenge 13 - Butterflies

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Christmas Blues and Purples

Another card for Simon Says Stamp and Show using Distress Markers to colour the stamp.  These shades of purple and blue are my favourite colour combo at the moment  - see my previous card here using the same markers : )

Supplies:  white card blank, purple and white cardstock, silver paper lace, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire, Faded Jeans, Pumice Stone, Black Soot.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Hero Arts Two Birds In A Tree Stamp.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show - stamping without ink

Charisma Cardz Challenge 45 - Cool Colours

Natalie and Amy - Favourite Colour Combo

Cardz TV Challenge 19 - Scene It

The Crafty Pad Challenge 197 - Christmas

Victorine Originals Challenge 47 - Christmas

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 5 - Christmas

Card and Scrap Challenge 43 - Christmas

Little Clairs Designs Challenge 27 - Christmas

Bunny Zoes Crafts Monthly Challenge - Winter

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

BMX

A card for a boy with a stamp I coloured with distress markers.

Supplies:  navy blue square card blank, white and navy cardstock,  hand made swirly paper, hb sticker, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Peeled Paint, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire and Dusty Concord.

Tools:  Big Shot, QuicKutz Nesting Circles die, Kaisercraft KaiserStamp.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Stamping without ink
Cards For Men Challenge 23 - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge 45 - Cool Colours
Natalie and Amy - Favourite colour combo
Send A Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Crochet Flower

Another card following the sketch at Feeling Sketchy using my favourite Budding Vine embossing folder.

Supplies: white card blank, crochet flower, button, flower ribbon trim, Memento ink.

Tools:  Big Shot, Craft Concepts Budding Vine embossing folder, sentiment from JustRite Happy Everything tag making kit

Challenges:

Feeling Sketchy Week 33 - sketch

The Ribbon Reel Challenge 41 - Crochet, button, ribbon

Dream Valley Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Thinking of You

A simple card with a beautiful organza lace flower following the sketch at Feeling Sketchy.

Supplies:  white square card blank, white cardstock, Kaisercraft Blae & Ivy dp, satin edge ribbon, organza lace flower, pearl flower centre, Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells sentiment stamp.

Challenges:

Feeling Sketchy Week 33 - sketch

Stamp and Create November Challenge - Lace

Delicious Doodles Challenge 11 - use fabric/material ~ organza flower

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Vintage Christmas

Another monochromatic card for UnstampaBelles, this time in shades of green, with the simple design based on the paper with it's cute Victorian boy angel.

Supplies:  green card blank, paper free with magazine, green twine, tree charm, mc sticker.

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 17 - Monochromatic

Divas by Design Challenge 60 - Cute

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 59 - Winter Holiday + some sort of ribbon or trim

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Christmas (opt)

Card and Scrap Challenge 42 - Christmas

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 5 - Christmas

Winter Wonderland - One for the Boys

Cards for Men Challenge 23 - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

MFP Friends of SpeedyTV Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Christmas Flowers

I have embossed a few pieces of gold paper in different folders so decided to use them for Christmas cards. It's difficult to get the correct colour in the photo without distorting the other colours, even with my light box . . . . . maybe a bit of natural sunlight could help.

Supplies:  red card blank, bronzy gold paper, Kaisercraft Twig & Berry dp, paper flowers, pearls, Kaisercraft sentiment rub-on.

Tools:  Big Shot, Fancy That flourish die, MFT Die-namics Prima Donna Petals die, Craft Concepts Diamond Shadows embossing folder.

Challenges:

Southern Girls Challenge 57 - Christmas

Live and Love Crafts Challenge 5 - Christmas

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 53 - Traditional Christmas Colours

J&C Creations October Challenge - Contemporary Christmas

D.L.Art Thankful Thursday - Any Holiday from Oct to End of Year

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Christmas (opt)

The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge 30 - Flowers, Hats or Horses

Crafts and Me Challenge 108 - Red

MFP Friends of SpeedyTV Challenge 45 - Anything Goes

The Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge 5 - Christmas

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Golden Brown 2

A similar card to my last one here, this time following the sketch at Feeling Sketchy and also suitable for Unstampabelles with, as their name suggests, no stamps  :  )

Supplies:  brown card blank, bronzy gold paper, HOTP dp, gold paper lace, brown ribbon fringing, Memento Rich Cocoa ink, stickers, pearls.

Tools:  Big Shot, Cuttlebug Moroccan Screen embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Ovals die.

Challenges:

UnstampaBelles Challenge 17 - Monochromatic

Feeling Sketchy Challenge 32 - sketch

Card and Scrap Challenge 42 - Christmas card

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Golden Brown

Another monochromatic Christmas card stamped with a reindeer silhouette and using some ribbon fringing that I bought from a craft show a few months ago.  I originally made this card for the current UnstampaBelles  monochromatic challenge which Merry reminded of, but it has stamping.   I'll have to make another one without stamps and enter it later.

Supplies:  brown card blank, bronzy gold paper, HOTP dp, gold paper lace, brown ribbon fringing, Memento Rich Cocoa ink, pearls.

Tools:  Big Shot, Fiskars Filigree texture plate, Mpress Convex Square nesting die, HOTP Enchanted Christmas stamps.

Challenges:

Joanna Sheen - Silhouettes

Come and Get It - Monochromatic

Victorine Originals Challenge 46 - Bingo: Lace+Ribbon+Embossing

D.L.Art Thankful Thursday - Any holiday between Oct and end of year ~ Christmas

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 59 - Winter Holiday + ribbon

Created with Love Challenge 16 - Christmas, no red and green

Sweet Stamps Challenge 90 - Christmas

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Christmas (opt)

Stamp and Create November Challenge - Lace

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge 20 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Black and Gold Christmas

A monochromatic Christmas card using a non-traditional Christmas coloured ribbon with glittery gold Christmas trees with stars on top  :  )

Supplies:  white card blank, gold and white cardstock, black and gold ribbon, MC sticker.

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, Craft Concepts Budding Vine embossing folder.

Challenges:

Fab N Funky Challenge 145 - Die Cuts/Punches

Paper Crafting Journey - Ribbon or Twine

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 31 - Christmas

Fairy Tale Challenge 53 - Monochrome Dies/Punches

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 141 - Christmas Star

Delicious Doodles Challenge 9 - Embossing

Come and Get It - Monochromatic

Robyns Fetish Challenge 132 - Card for a man

D.L.Art Thankful Thursday - Any holiday from Oct to end of year

Created with Love Challenge 16 - Christmas with no red or green

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny